US gun violence: Hunt for ‘armed and dangerous’ gunman who killed 18

LEWISTON (Maine, US), Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —  Hundreds of police in the US state of Maine hunted for a fugitive gunman who killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar, as President Joe Biden mourned “yet another senseless and tragic mass shooting”. The rampage in the small northeastern town…

Hurricane Otis causes 27 deaths, severe damage in Mexico

ACAPULCO (Mexico), Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hurricane Otis caused at least 27 deaths and major damage as it lashed Mexico’s resort city of Acapulco as a scale-topping category 5 storm, officials said. Otis crashed into Acapulco with furious winds of 270kmh, shattering windows, uprooting trees and largely cutting off communications…

President Boluarte: Peru and Ecuador have proven tireless dedication to the cause of peace

LIMA, Oct 27 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte affirmed that Peru and Ecuador have proven indefatigable dedication to the cause of peace, which can be witnessed in various actions of mutual support and cooperation between both countries. She made these statements during the ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Brasilia Peace…

Russia rejects Kyiv-backed peace talks in Malta; says talk will be counterproductive without its participation

MOSCOW, Oct  26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia criticised Ukrainian-backed peace talks set to be held in Malta this weekend, warning any discussions without its participation would be counterproductive. The talks, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes will drum up support for his own peace plan, come after similar gatherings in Jeddah…

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years

WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter of the year, helped by a tight jobs market and consumer spending. The economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.9% in the July to September period, according to the government’s first estimate. It…

Nigeria Supreme Court dismisses election challenges by opposition Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Bola Tinubu was elected with 37% of votes cast in a three-way race  ABUJA, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s Supreme Court has thrown out both opposition challenges to President Bola Tinubu’s election win. The two main opposition candidates had sought to reverse February’s presidential election, alleging it was marred by…

EU grants Kenya Ksh 11.4B to support priority projects

Funds will go towards boosting programmes in the identified key sectors of the economy BRUSSELS, Oct 26 (NNN-KBC) — The European Union has granted Kenya over Ksh 11.4 billion (72million Euros) to support priority areas of green transition on environmental sustainability and digital inclusion, good governance as well as peace…

World Bank supports South Africa’s transition to cleaner energy with a $1 billion loan

PRETORIA, Oct 26 (NNN-SANEWS) — The World Bank Board has committed to support South Africa’s efforts to promote long-term energy security and a low carbon transition with a $1 billion Development Policy Loan (DPL). “We are pleased to support South Africa’s government, which has taken decisive reforms to address the…

Zanzibar surpasses tourist arrivals target

ZANZIBAR, Oct 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR has surpassed its tourist arrivals target ahead of time, after the number of local and foreign tourists arriving in the Indian Ocean semi-autonomous archipelago crossed the one million mark, surpassing the 850,000-tourists target by 2025 as per the ruling party CCM Election Manifesto 2020/2025.…

Direct flights between Czech Republic and Cuba begin

 Cuba PRAGUE, Oct 26 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — A new charter flight with connection between Bratislava and Prague, in the Czech Republic, and the central Cuban city of Santa Clara started up operations on Wednesday and will have a weekly frequency until April 30. It is the first direct flight between…